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Central Library is NOW OPEN!

Central Library (906 W Main Ave) is located in the heart of downtown Spokane with a breathtaking view of the Spokane River & the Monroe Street Bridge. After two years of renovations, the Central Library has been transformed into a citywide hub of innovative 21st century library services. New features

Celebrate Plastic Free July With Us!

Plastic Free July® is a global movement encouraging individuals to reduce their plastic use and be a part of the solution to plastic pollution. The goal? Cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. From humble beginnings in 2011, Plastic Free July is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the

Plastic Free July Reads for All Ages

Adult Book Recommendations 101 Ways To Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a

STA Plaza Library Will Close Permanently On June 30th (End of Day)

We relocated to STA Plaza two years ago while Central Library was under renovation, but it’s time to close the doors in preparation for the highly anticipated reopening of Central Library on July 11. The new Central Library a few blocks away at 906 W. Main Ave. features:  Nearly 3x the meeting

Teen Book Bingo Recommendations

In Spokane Boredom Buster, our teen zine, we have a Book Bingo activity that encourages you to read a ton of great books! Here are some of our recommendations for Book Bingo: A Book with a Map on the Cover Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko Check It Out! A Book from

Juneteenth Booklist For All Ages

Officially recognized as a Federal Holiday in 2021, Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865, took control of the state, and ensured that all enslaved people were freed. It was the last American city to finally implement the Emancipation Proclamation (2.5 years

Central Library is NOW OPEN!

Central Library (906 W Main Ave) is located in the heart of downtown Spokane with a breathtaking view of the Spokane River & the Monroe Street Bridge. After two years of renovations, the Central Library has been transformed into a citywide hub of innovative 21st century library services. New features

Celebrate Plastic Free July With Us!

Plastic Free July® is a global movement encouraging individuals to reduce their plastic use and be a part of the solution to plastic pollution. The goal? Cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. From humble beginnings in 2011, Plastic Free July is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the

Plastic Free July Reads for All Ages

Adult Book Recommendations 101 Ways To Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a

STA Plaza Library Will Close Permanently On June 30th (End of Day)

We relocated to STA Plaza two years ago while Central Library was under renovation, but it’s time to close the doors in preparation for the highly anticipated reopening of Central Library on July 11. The new Central Library a few blocks away at 906 W. Main Ave. features:  Nearly 3x the meeting

Teen Book Bingo Recommendations

In Spokane Boredom Buster, our teen zine, we have a Book Bingo activity that encourages you to read a ton of great books! Here are some of our recommendations for Book Bingo: A Book with a Map on the Cover Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko Check It Out! A Book from

Juneteenth Booklist For All Ages

Officially recognized as a Federal Holiday in 2021, Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865, took control of the state, and ensured that all enslaved people were freed. It was the last American city to finally implement the Emancipation Proclamation (2.5 years